2 Kings 2:18

18 Then they came back to Elisha at Jericho where he was staying. He said to them, "I told you not to go, didn't I?"

2 Kings 2:18 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 2:18

And when they came again to him, for he tarried at Jericho,
&c.] Waiting their return to hear the report they made: which when they had,

he said unto them, did I not say unto you, go not?
assuring them it would be fruitless, and to no purpose; though this search of theirs served both to confirm the assumption of Elijah, and the truth of Elisha being a prophet of the Lord.

2 Kings 2:18 In-Context

16 They said to him, "There are fifty strong men with us. Please let them go and look for your master. Maybe the Spirit of the Lord has taken Elijah up and set him down on some mountain or in some valley." But Elisha answered, "No, don't send them."

17 When the groups of prophets had begged Elisha until he couldn't refuse them anymore, he said, "Send them." So they sent fifty men who looked for three days, but they could not find him.

18 Then they came back to Elisha at Jericho where he was staying. He said to them, "I told you not to go, didn't I?"

19 The people of the city said to Elisha, "Look, master, this city is a nice place to live as you can see. But the water is so bad the land cannot grow crops."

20 Elisha said, "Bring me a new bowl and put salt in it." So they brought it to him.